About Katie

Hi! I am a content creator and lifestyle blogger. I believe in living an intentional and joyful life—loving well, embracing timeless style, creating a vibrant home, and building daily rhythms that enrich and engage. I hope when you visit The Rose Record, you feel inspired to shop thoughtfully, find beauty in the everyday, and live with purpose and warmth.

I am (almost!) 40 and live in Dallas with my husband and two children. My love for sharing and shopping started early— I could (and still do) convince my little sister and mom to buy just about anything any time we shop together. In 2011, as a newlywed in New York City, I launched 'The Rose Record' to share our big city life with family back home in Kansas. What began as a personal blog quickly became a passionate hobby, blending my love for shopping, cooking, beautiful interiors, and, later, raising a family. Here you'll find my curated favorites to wear and share, as well as tips for making daily life brighter!

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Get to know me

I could happily eat Mexican food for every meal.
My husband, Alex, and I have been together for 20 years, having met at The University of Kansas in 2006.
If I could go back to college, I would study creative writing or graphic design. (I have a degree in political science.)
My go-to outfit? Jeans and a T-shirt, topped with a cozy cardigan or classic lady jacket.
I will always say "yes" to a block print, stripes, and pops of color!
My son overcame Childhood Apraxia of Speech at age 8—a journey that left me with a deep appreciation for neurodivergent kids and the unique challenges of parenting a child with special needs.
I don't believe it is a coincidence that once I found my faith, my life became more full of purpose, love, understanding, and community.
My husband jokes that if there were a book about me, it would be called "I Was Going to Do That, But Then I Got Tired/Cold/Hungry."
I feel most at peace in the sun and near the ocean.
As an Enneagram 1w2, I wrestle with perfectionism, but remind myself daily that "worth isn’t measured by productivity."
My ideal way to unwind? Browsing my favorite retailers online while listening to an audiobook or podcast (preferably with a side of chips)
I love riding the high of organizing a space, creating functional setups and clearing out clutter.
In New York, I worked at a large private equity firm, streamlining processes to help my team work smarter, not harder—skills I now uses to run our household efficiently.
I delight in the everyday, believing that simple tasks—getting dressed, feeding loved ones, self care, and making a home—can become moments to savor.

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About Katie

I could happily eat Mexican food for every meal.

My husband, Alex, and I have been together for 20 years, having met at The University of Kansas in 2006.

If I could go back to college, I would study creative writing or graphic design. (I have a degree in political science.)

My go-to outfit? Jeans and a T-shirt, topped with a cozy cardigan or classic lady jacket.

I will always say "yes" to a block print, stripes, and pops of color!

My son overcame Childhood Apraxia of Speech at age 8—a journey that left me with a deep appreciation for neurodivergent kids and the unique challenges of parenting a child with special needs.

I don't believe it is a coincidence that once I found my faith, my life became more full of purpose, love, understanding, and community.

My husband jokes that if there were a book about me, it would be called "I Was Going to Do That, But Then I Got Tired/Cold/Hungry."

I feel most at peace in the sun and near the ocean.

As an Enneagram 1w2, I wrestle with perfectionism, but remind myself daily that "worth isn’t measured by productivity."

My ideal way to unwind? Browsing my favorite retailers online while listening to an audiobook or podcast (preferably with a side of chips)

I love riding the high of organizing a space, creating functional setups and clearing out clutter.

In New York, I worked at a large private equity firm, streamlining processes to help my team work smarter, not harder—skills I now uses to run our household efficiently.

I delight in the everyday, believing that simple tasks—getting dressed, feeding loved ones, self care, and making a home—can become moments to savor.

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